Children's Studies Degree Programs Cheney

Abstract

The interdisciplinary Children’s Studies majors provide students a strong holistic background in the study of the development and learning of children from birth to adolescence in a variety of social contexts. Theory and practice from the disciplines of Sociology, Psychology and Education form the basis for this integrated curriculum.

The interdisciplinary Children’s Studies majors provide students a strong holistic background in the study of the development and learning of children from birth to adolescence in a variety of social contexts. Theory and practice from the disciplines of Sociology, Psychology and Education form the basis for this integrated curriculum. The BA Options A and B provide an opportunity for all students to develop a foundational and global perspective of children and childhood. Included in the program requirements is the course SOCI 101, which must be taken as a prerequisite to the Sociology courses found within the Children’s Studies Majors. This course may be used to fulfill the requirements for one General Education Course Requirement (GECR) but may not be counted twice toward the 180 credits required to graduate. In addition, EDUC 325, which makes up part of the Children’s Studies core, may be used to fulfull the requirement for the Culture and Gender Diversity requirement.

Required courses in the following program of study may have prerequisites. Reference the course description section for clarification.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

Demonstrate knowledge in addressing children’s lives and experiences from a variety of disciplines;

Demonstrate an understanding of children’s diversity;

Critically evaluate a variety of approaches in working with children and reflect on their own practices and interactions with children;

Design curricula that addresses children's individuality in different types of interactions and contexts;

Demonstrate effective practices in working with children and child service organizations, which include knowledge of content area, problem solving, use of technology, opportunity for choice, motivation, collaboration, and respect for diversity;

Communicate effectively with all constituencies, including children, parents, colleagues, and community members; and demonstrate professional leadership in the field.

What will I study?

CHILDREN'S STUDIES MAJOR (60 CREDITS)Note: two years of a single high school foreign language or one year of a single college level foreign language is required.

Option A - RESEARCH IN CHILDREN’S STUDIES The Research option is designed for those undergraduate students who plan to do graduate work or who wish to work in agencies or organizations that need data collection and assessment.

Option B - PROGRAMING IN CHILDREN’S STUDIESThe Program option allows students to develop an enhanced and broadened perspective about children so they can have the flexibility to work with children in social service agencies and other child focused programs.